Tragic Hit-and-Run in Brooklyn Claims Life, Injures Another Amid Police Chase

A 71-year-old woman was killed and her daughter critically injured while crossing a street as a driver fled police.

Juanita Vidal, 71, was fatally struck by a speeding driver attempting to evade police in Bushwick.
The incident occurred as Vidal and her daughter were shopping for a birthday, leaving the daughter in critical condition.
The driver, who fled the scene on foot, has not been apprehended by authorities.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, with the vehicle narrowly missing other cars before hitting the victims.
The NYPD's pursuit of the vehicle raises questions about the safety protocols during high-speed chases.